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Green Government-backed app will help drivers choose the right EV

Government-backed app will help drivers choose the right EV

The new EV8 Switch app will show drivers "how switching to electric could fit in with their current lifestyle".
By James Fossdyke 10 September 2021
Technology UK: One in 10 used car purchases now made on a smartphone

UK: One in 10 used car purchases now made on a smartphone

That's according to used car site BuyaCar.co.uk
By James Fossdyke 05 July 2021
Technology Another smartphone company wants to build an EV - report

Another smartphone company wants to build an EV - report

Following in the footsteps of Apple, Huawei, and Xiaomi, Oppo reportedly has plans for an EV.
By Jeff Perez 05 May 2021
Technology Polestar 2 OTA update brings remote functions to app

Polestar 2 OTA update brings remote functions to app

Plus, you can now use your smartphone as a car key.
By Anthony Karr 03 May 2021
Technology Porsche says over-the-air updates won't turn cars into smartphones

Porsche says over-the-air updates won't turn cars into smartphones

There won't be as many OTA updates as you get on a smartphone.
By Adrian Padeanu 30 April 2021
Technology Volvo XC60, S90, and V90 get Android-powered infotainment system

Volvo XC60, S90, and V90 get Android-powered infotainment system

That took a while, but better late than never.
By Jacob Oliva 10 March 2021
Technology VW Touareg gets remote control to help with tight parking spaces

VW Touareg gets remote control to help with tight parking spaces

It's the first VW capable of “assisted manoeuvring” without a driver.
By James Fossdyke 16 November 2020
Safety Government plans new rules to close phone use loophole

Government plans new rules to close phone use loophole

Proposed legislation could ban drivers from taking pictures on a hand-held phone while driving.
By James Fossdyke 20 October 2020
Technology Diagnose car health with Skoda sound analyser app

Diagnose car health with Skoda sound analyser app

Skoda's new app really does listen to your (car's) problems.
By Dominik Wilde 09 October 2020
Safety One in five young drivers admits video calling while driving

One in five young drivers admits video calling while driving

And new research shows almost a third of drivers still use their phones behind the wheel.
By James Fossdyke 07 October 2020
Safety Drivers warned against phone use during post-lockdown homeworking

Drivers warned against phone use during post-lockdown homeworking

The calls come as the lockdown continues to ease.
By James Fossdyke 17 June 2020
Commercial Vehicles Less than half of van drivers using hands free tech despite sanctions

Less than half of van drivers using hands free tech despite sanctions

But Volkswagen can help.
By Dominik Wilde 12 March 2020
Safety Estimated 1.2 million drivers using a handheld phone on EVERY journey

Estimated 1.2 million drivers using a handheld phone on EVERY journey

And one in six drivers has used a phone while driving in the past year.
By James Fossdyke 17 February 2020
Technology Land Rover Defender showcases dual eSIM connectivity at CES

Land Rover Defender showcases dual eSIM connectivity at CES

The new Defender is the first car to be fitted with two embedded LTE modems for enhanced connectivity.
By Dominik Wilde 08 January 2020
Video games 'Overdrive City' is a new kind of mobile game for car nerds

'Overdrive City' is a new kind of mobile game for car nerds

Build the best car-friendly city.
By Anthony Alaniz 24 December 2019
Technology BMW finally adds Android Auto to its full lineup

BMW finally adds Android Auto to its full lineup

The integration is wireless.
By Anthony Karr 12 December 2019
Safety 13,000 drivers convicted of hand-held phone use every year

13,000 drivers convicted of hand-held phone use every year

That's an average of more than three drivers every two hours.
By James Fossdyke 15 November 2019
Safety Mobile phone use remains drivers' biggest annoyance

Mobile phone use remains drivers' biggest annoyance

But figures suggest the number of offenders is falling.
By James Fossdyke 07 November 2019
Safety Government to 'close loophole' in phone driving laws

Government to 'close loophole' in phone driving laws

New laws will ensure motorists can be punished for using their phone to take pictures while driving.
By James Fossdyke 04 November 2019
Technology McLaren and OnePlus team up to create superfast smartphone

McLaren and OnePlus team up to create superfast smartphone

Car company says the custom phone offers "unimaginable performance".
By James Fossdyke 15 October 2019
Technology Aussies deploy AI cameras to punish texting drivers

Aussies deploy AI cameras to punish texting drivers

I always feel like somebody’s watching me...
By Dustin Wheelen 01 October 2019
Safety Motorists in London most likely to be caught using phone while driving

Motorists in London most likely to be caught using phone while driving

Drivers in Avon and Somerset, meanwhile, are the least likely to be found using a phone.
By James Fossdyke 20 August 2019
Safety Ban on hands-free phone use while driving proposed

Ban on hands-free phone use while driving proposed

MPs say "tougher restrictions" and "stricter enforcement" are needed.
By James Fossdyke 13 August 2019
Technology Volvo just made in-car connectivity better

Volvo just made in-car connectivity better

All new Volvos come with a 100 GB SIM card.
By Dominik Wilde 02 August 2019
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